Kharbouch released his debut mixtape in 2007 and had his first breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down" in 2010. He released his debut studio album Excuse My French in May 2013, which was met with generally mixed reviews despite commercial success from its lead single, "Pop That" (featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). In July 2017, he released his second studio album Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
New York Minute
French Montana Lyrics
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In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Things could get pretty strange
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
In a New York minute
(In a New York, New York, New York)
[Verse 1: French Montana]
You can get your neck broke, face cracked, laid flat
And give everything that you made back, 8 clap
Make a sunvisor out ya wavecap
Pray that New York Minute'll bring Mase back
Shame that Remy took 8 flat, you know the game wack
And every last rapper here tryna bring the name back
It ain't rap, niggaz better stay strapped
Or you could call the stick-up boys, try to get your chain back
(In a New York minute)
They thought the game was over
When B.I.G. died, then the homie Hov took it over
(In a New York minute)
They shot Pac 5 times
Years later, them boys took Shyne
(In a New York minute)
That ain't even the least
Akon signed the hottest nigga in the streets
We gave swagger to the game
Still and all, everything can change
[Chorus:]
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Things could get pretty strange
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
In a New York minute
(Whoo-oooo-oooh-oooh)
(In a New York, New York, New York)
[Verse 2: Jadakiss]
You could get your wig clapped, kidnapped, bitch-slapped
A 2 to 4 could turn into a 6 flat, if that
C-4 to your moms front door, gift-wrapped
Whole fanbase could start thinkin' that your shit's wack
You could be at the gas station and get ya whip jacked
Get yapped, pay a nigga bread, get ya shit back
Right back, everything could change, just like that
Get pulled over on your way bringin' that white back
(In a New York minute)
Rappers stopped sellin'
Kim did a year and a day for not tellin'
(In a New York minute)
Fox went death in one ear too, shortly after that she did a year or two
(In a New York minute)
I beat the case, not enough evidence
Get ready to see a black President
(In a New York minute)
You can download a whole album
Now you see where these niggaz get their style from
[Chorus:]
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Things could get pretty strange
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
In a New York minute
(Whoo-oooo-oooh-oooh)
(In a New York, New York, New York)
French Montana's song "New York Minute" is a rap song that speaks about the fast pace of life in New York and how much can change in a moment's notice - in a New York minute. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the message that anything can happen at the blink of an eye. The song is basically an encapsulation of the grit, hustle, and dangers of New York City, where life never slows down, and everything is on the line.
The first verse speaks about the reality of life and the danger of striving for success too hard. The lyrics talk about getting broke, face cracked, and laid flat, after which one may be forced to give everything they have made back. The verse further speaks about how quickly things can change, citing Mase's disappearance from the rap game. The rapper also cites the plight of other rappers like B.I.G., Hov, Pac, and Shyne, who all became victims of New York's fast-paced life. The verse ends with a statement that regardless of the changes happening, the city still gives swagger to the game, and everything can still change even in a moment.
The second verse delivered by Jadakiss talks about the different challenges of living in New York. He raps about the dangers of violence, kidnapping, and wig clapping that can come unexpectedly. He further speaks about the experiences of Lil Kim, Foxy Brown who both faced prison sentences for their actions. Jadakiss also talks about the election of the first black president and how the music scene changed with the advent of album downloads. Essentially, this song tells everyone to be always ready and prepared for anything, anytime, as anything can happen, and everything can change in New York.
Line by Line Meaning
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
Anything can happen in a very short amount of time
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Things could get pretty strange
The unexpected can occur without warning
In a New York minute (Whoo-oooo)
Everything can change
Everything you know about life can change in just a moment
In a New York minute
(Whoo-oooo-oooh-oooh)
This sudden shift can occur anywhere, not just in New York
You can get your neck broke, face cracked, laid flat
And give everything that you made back, 8 clap
You can lose everything you have worked hard for in violent altercations
Make a sunvisor out ya wavecap
Pray that New York Minute'll bring Mase back
Hope for the revival of beloved rappers
Shame that Remy took 8 flat, you know the game wack
And every last rapper here tryna bring the name back
The rap game can be ruthless, with artists struggling to keep their name relevant and avoiding trouble
It ain't rap, niggaz better stay strapped
Or you could call the stick-up boys, try to get your chain back
The streets of New York are dangerous, and violence is always a possibility
They thought the game was over
When B.I.G. died, then the homie Hov took it over
Despite tragedy, the hip-hop industry keeps moving forward with new talent taking the reigns
They shot Pac 5 times
Years later, them boys took Shyne
Famous rappers can be targeted and taken down, even years after incidents occur
That ain't even the least
Akon signed the hottest nigga in the streets
The music industry is always changing and new talent can rise to the top quickly
We gave swagger to the game
Still and all, everything can change
Despite influencing the culture, things can still shift drastically without warning
You could get your wig clapped, kidnapped, bitch-slapped
A 2 to 4 could turn into a 6 flat, if that
Violence and danger is ever present in New York
C-4 to your moms front door, gift-wrapped
Whole fanbase could start thinkin' that your shit's wack
Even artists with a large following can quickly fall from grace in the eyes of fans
You could be at the gas station and get ya whip jacked
Get yapped, pay a nigga bread, get ya shit back
Everyday activities can turn into dangerous situations in a flash
Right back, everything could change, just like that
Get pulled over on your way bringin' that white back
One decision can change your entire life
Kim did a year and a day for not tellin'
(In a New York minute)
Celebrities can quickly lose everything they have known and loved
Fox went death in one ear too, shortly after that she did a year or two
(Ia In a New York minute)
Life can be cruel and turn for the worst in a matter of moments
I beat the case, not enough evidence
Get ready to see a black President
(In a New York minute)
Against all odds, great things can happen including positive social breakthroughs
You can download a whole album
Now you see where these niggaz get their style from
Technology has changed the music industry drastically, but inspiration and creativity can still come from anywhere
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@toddzilla7423
Golden age of hip hop was earlys 90s until about the early 2010s
Id say 1993-2013
Thats 20 years. That sounds about right to me. 2pac and Biggie started it in the early 90s. Along with groups like Bone thugs and Three Six Mafia.
Continued into the 2000s with dipset, eminem, 50, lil wayne etc.
All the way to the early 2010s.
The past 4 or 5 years hip hop has fallen off. Just my opinion.
@LeroyJenkins1320
2023 and still bumping this classic
@jakesnake8372
This song make me smell that NY sidewalk 🗽
@unkwn13275
Certified classic right here
@khawaitkhastellano353
🫡
@HowieFeltersnatchMD
Haaaaaan
@CounterComplex
2024 bro
@TheRealConMan98
One of the most underrated beats ever made. If Kanye made this people would be dickriding it to this day. Harry Fraud and French need more props for the vibe they created.
@TheTenaciousEunuch
This is a poor quality rip off beat bro. Kanye wouldn't touch this with Pete's D
@louismichael3571
Early French Montana is def a vibe especially here in Ny
@Heisenberg-ic3pe
I was brought back here trying to figure out when the first time I seen French was